Question

which of the following terms can refer to all of the chemical reactions occurring in a living thing?
a reproduction
b metabolism
c development
d homeostasis

Explanation:

• Option a: Reproduction is the process of producing offspring, not related to all chemical reactions in a living thing.
• Option b: Metabolism is defined as all the chemical reactions (both catabolic and anabolic) occurring in a living organism.
• Option c: Development refers to the growth and changes in an organism over time, not specifically about chemical reactions.
• Option d: Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment, not about all chemical reactions.

Answer:

b. metabolism